Wednesday, November 16, 2016 NHL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
For full value reports and bulk linuep optimzers, check out FantasyPlus from Sports from the Basement.
Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| C | Evgeni Malkin |
| W | Conor Sheary |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Jamie McGinn |
| W | Radim Vrbata |
| D | Deryk Engelland |
| D | Connor Murphy |
| G | Matt Murray |
| Salary | $54,300 |
| Expected Points | 140.56 |
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,000 | 22.80 | 2.53 |
| Evgeni Malkin | PIT | $8,200 | 15.45 | 1.88 |
| Martin Hanzal | ARZ | $5,600 | 10.49 | 1.87 |
| Jordan Martinook | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.95 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Martinook | ARZ | $3,600 | 9.95 | 2.76 |
| Sidney Crosby | PIT | $9,000 | 22.80 | 2.53 |
| Brad Richardson | ARZ | $4,000 | 9.57 | 2.39 |
| Jay Beagle | WSH | $3,200 | 7.12 | 2.23 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,300 | 16.82 | 2.30 |
| Alex Ovechkin | WSH | $8,600 | 14.98 | 1.74 |
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $4,600 | 13.10 | 2.85 |
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $4,900 | 12.87 | 2.63 |
| Phil Kessel | PIT | $7,000 | 12.09 | 1.73 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,000 | 11.39 | 2.28 |
| Michael Frolik | CGY | $4,700 | 11.11 | 2.36 |
| Johnny Gaudreau | CGY | $7,100 | 10.93 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conor Sheary | PIT | $4,600 | 13.10 | 2.85 |
| Radim Vrbata | ARZ | $4,900 | 12.87 | 2.63 |
| Jamie McGinn | ARZ | $4,200 | 10.58 | 2.52 |
| Michael Frolik | CGY | $4,700 | 11.11 | 2.36 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PIT | $7,300 | 16.82 | 2.30 |
| Bryan Rust | PIT | $3,500 | 8.00 | 2.29 |
| Marcus Johansson | WSH | $5,000 | 11.39 | 2.28 |
| Tobias Rieder | ARZ | $4,000 | 8.71 | 2.18 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kris Letang | PIT | $7,100 | 15.69 | 2.21 |
| Oliver Ekman-Larsson | ARZ | $6,200 | 11.82 | 1.91 |
| Mark Giordano | CGY | $6,300 | 11.33 | 1.80 |
| Anthony DeAngelo | ARZ | $3,400 | 10.57 | 3.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony DeAngelo | ARZ | $3,400 | 10.57 | 3.11 |
| Connor Murphy | ARZ | $3,300 | 7.66 | 2.32 |
| Taylor Chorney | WSH | $3,100 | 7.20 | 2.32 |
| Michael Stone | ARZ | $4,200 | 9.38 | 2.23 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PIT | $9,200 | 33.80 | 3.67 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $8,000 | 19.80 | 2.47 |
| Braden Holtby | WSH | $9,600 | 19.56 | 2.04 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,800 | 18.91 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Murray | PIT | $9,200 | 33.80 | 3.67 |
| Philipp Grubauer | WSH | $8,000 | 19.80 | 2.47 |
| Chad Johnson | CGY | $7,500 | 17.60 | 2.35 |
| Marc-Andre Fleury | PIT | $8,800 | 18.91 | 2.15 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.